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Follow Along Live: The #CGI Latin America Meeting Kicks-off Tomorrow

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With the 2013 CGI Latin America Meeting set to begin tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, make sure to follow along on social media by using the hashtag #CGI, and by watching live webcasts of select sessions broadcast in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Watch President Clinton and key leaders from the private sector, government, civil society, and NGOs as they work to generate lasting solutions to the region’s, and the world’s, most pressing challenges.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Designing Opportunities for Growth6:00am – 7:30am ET / 9:00 – 10:30 BRSTWith remarks from President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, this discussion will be moderated by President Clinton and explore how the Latin American region can meet challenges to continue positive trends in the economy, job creation, educational achievement, and poverty reduction.

Latin American Cities: Revitalization and Economic Transformation8:00am – 9:00pm ET / 11:00 – 12:00 BRSTModerated by José María Figueres Olsen—former President of the Republic of Costa Rica and current president of the Carbon War Room—this panel will explore how urban development can be redesigned to ensure that cities are smarter, safer, and more sustainable for all Latin Americans.

Women Entrepreneurs: Expanding to Large-Scale Enterprises12:30pm – 1:30pm ET / 15:30 – 16:30 BRSTClaudia Antunes, editor of Revista Piauí, will lead this discussion on creating opportunities for women in the region to move beyond the micro level and build larger-scale enterprises—with vast economic and social benefits to broader society.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Early Childhood Development: Closing Gaps, Opening Futures6:00am – 7:00am ET / 9:00 – 10:00 BRSTIn the first years of a child’s life, access to proper education, nutrition, and health care is essential for developing their full cognitive potential. Cristina Aragão, supervisor of culture programs at GloboNews, will guide a conversation on the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood development (ECD) interventions in the region.

Mobilizing for the Future12:30pm – 2:00pm ET / 15:30 – 17:00 BRSTLuis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank, and a dynamic panel will close the meeting by envisioning the path ahead for the region—how can cross-sector partnerships foster job creation, reduce inequality, and spur economic revitalization to ensure a prosperous future for all Latin Americans?

Watch live beginning at 9:00am ET / 9:00 BRST at live.clintonglobalinitiative.org/. Webcasts are available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.